New Zealand places to visit

From forest parks to scenic reserves, alpine areas to protected coasts, there are hundreds of special conservation places.

Manawatu/Whanganui region

Find out more about places to visit in the Manawatu/Whanganui region, including Western Ruahine Forest Park and the Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka valleys, in Whanganui National Park.

Wairarapa region

The Wairarapa is home to the Mount Bruce/Pukaha Wildlife Centre, Aorangi, Rimutaka and Tararua forest parks, Lake Wairarapa wetlands, Castlepoint, Putangirua Pinnacles and several other scenic reserves.

Wellington

The Wellington area includes NZ's capital city and the Hutt Valley. Learn about the history of Matiu/Somes Island, stay in an Orongorongo Valley hut, a Catchpool Valley campground, or visit the Government Buildings Historic Reserve.